Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This highly animated, bright and colorful circus poster portrays a fabulous looking clown in white frilled garb with red stripes, welcoming everyone to see the "Greatest Show on Eart...
Paper
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1950s Balloon Ashtray Dish Yellow Stoneware Pottery Tent Circus Carnival Italy
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Subtle Oval-shaped Ashtray with a Hot Air Balloon / Circus Carnival. No markings, just a small remnant of a paper label. No chips, and no cracks.
Stoneware
Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Bailey
Located in Aurora, OR
These vintage circus flags come from the days of the Ringling, Barnum, and Bailey Big Top Circus, when traveling tents were still transported and raised at hundreds of locations acro...
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H 96 in W 360 in D 0.5 in
Monumental 1940s Americana Painted Circus Banner by O. Henry Tent & Awning
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co., Fred G. Johnson
Located in Queens, NY
Thirty foot-long American painted side show circus banner depicting a colorful array of different circus performers. The banner is signed by Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent & Awning, Chicago.
Canvas
"Carnival" Wall or Table Sculpture by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hanover, MA
Scene depicts a carnival with ferris wheel, circus tents, shooting gallery and arcade games.
Copper, Brass
Vintage Carnival Gaming Wheel on Stand
By Ace Tent Amusement Company
Located in Culver City, CA
This interesting American carnival wheel is thought to be from the 1940's. The stand is from the 19th century. There actually are two wheels that you can spin separately, together or...
Ringling Brothers Monkeyland Circus Banner
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A wonderful image hand painted onto canvas depicting an array of different monkeys. The banner was created by the O'Henry Tent and Awning Co. for Ringling Brothers Circus, and is mar...
Leather
Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Ringling
Located in Aurora, OR
These vintage circus flags come from the days of the Ringling, Barnum and Bailey Big Top Circus, when traveling tents were still transported and raised at hundreds of locations acros...
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